Last updated on .From the section European FootballGerman legend Franz Beckenbauer, widely regarded as one of football's greatest players, has died aged 78. Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann said: "For me, Franz Beckenbauer was the best footballer in German history. Football world pays tributeGianni Infantino, president of world football's governing body Fifa, called Beckenbauer "a legend of German and world football". In a statement, the Premier League said: "We are deeply saddened by the passing of Franz Beckenbauer, one of football's greatest ever players. Liverpool and Scotland legend Kenny Dalglish said: "It fills me with deep sadness to hear about the passing of Franz Beckenbauer, a true icon of the game.

Source: BBC January 09, 2024 01:08 UTC